Simplot Australia is a food manufacturing and agriculture business encompassing potato, vegetable, seafood, and sauce operations that supply a wide range of frozen, shelf-stable and chilled products to Australia and New Zealand’s major retail and food service customers. As a leading provider of quality, nourishing and sustainable food, we are focused on creating food Australians and New Zealanders love by maximising value from the best Australian-grown produce and global seafood. Our iconic brands have been an integral part of Australian life for generations, and include the likes of Leggo’s, Birds Eye, Edgell, John West and Chiko. We have five manufacturing sites in Australia and six sales sites and employ almost 2000 people across these operations. We are an integral part of the global J.R. Simplot Company. Culture and Benefits At Simplot, we are fuelled by our purpose: We Contribute to Feeding Our World. We imagine a better future and set goals to reach it. We are committed to working as one Simplot and are guided by our shared values: Respect for Resources Spirit of Innovation Passion for People We embrace diversity, equity, and inclusion. We care about creating an environment that promotes safety and wellbeing and where our people feel supported, respected and empowered. We do not tolerate any form of discrimination and are committed to providing equal opportunities for all our team members. Simplot is passionate about cultivating a future where good ideas and inspiring possibilities have the chance to grow. We want our team members to build exciting and fulfilling careers with us and offer professional and personal growth opportunities. The Perks Tool-of-Trade vehicle and iPad A variety of engaging Health and Wellbeing programs Diverse Leadership Development Programs and Professional Development Support Employee Reward and Recognition Program Bonus incentives Discounted Health Insurance and Gym Memberships Income Protection Insurance Opportunity to purchase additional annual leave About our role Fulltime, salaried role including tool-of-trade vehicle Sydney CBD, Eastern suburbs and NSW South Coast Independent Supermarket customers Are you passionate about building relationships, closing deals, and achieving sales targets? If so, we have an exciting career opportunity for you We have an opportunity for highly motivated Field Sales Representative to join our Commercial Sales team working with the Grocery Independent accounts in New South Wales. Reporting to the State Field Manager – NSW, you would be responsible for maximising sales of Simplot's branded products within a designated territory of Sydney CBD, Eastern suburbs and NSW South Coast region. This is a 100% field-based role with which includes overnight regional travel on a quarterly basis. What you will do In this role you will assist in the achievement of marketing, sales objectives, and targets. Your key responsibilities will include: Planning the territory to maintain an effective call rate, ensuring maximum possible distribution gains for new and existing products Ensuring full distribution of graded Simplot Australia Pty Limited products Maximising the store condition of our products and categories through improved position and shelf space based on market share and stock weight for promotions Obtaining maximum exposure of Company products through effective displays and seeks prime locations and stock weight to maximise results. Advising head office of any promotional non-support Reporting competitor activity About you To be successful you hold experience in field sales, ideally experienced with supermarket customers. You will have excellent attention to detail, are highly organised, self-motivated and engaging and effective interpersonal skills. You will be ambitious, with the drive to succeed in a fast paced and sometimes challenging environment. If this sounds like you, then please apply online today Applications close Monday, 8 April 2024 LI-AH1 Job Requisition ID: 17979 Travel Required : Up to 100% Location(s): SAPL Office - Sydney Olympic Park Country : Australia Simplot is an equal opportunity employer and encourage Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people to apply. If you feel you would be a great addition to our team please apply online today, we would love to hear from you. If you require technical assistance, please email us at careers.contactsimplot.com